Category: Background
06/11/07
Zoning Changes and You
I think District 1 has contributed some of the best commissioners to the Plan Commission. For the period I've watched or participated in the Plan Commission meetings, we have had high-quality, experienced, involved representation. Scott Roberts, our Dis… more »
05/13/07
District 1 Voting Mirrors City
While the county's new reporting format is more informative and faster, there are some gaps. We know there were 7077 Garland voters on Saturday, it's not yet possible to seem how many District voters turned out and to compare that to other districts. It… more »
01/10/07
How Far to the Exurbs?
Since the 2004 national elections, "Exurb" has been a common word. On this blog and in the city in general, we've recently spoken of "urban," "suburban," "the exurbs," and "first-ring" or "f… more »
01/06/07
Identifying and Avoiding a Community Subdivided
Subdivided: Isolation & Community in America by Dean Terry contrasts our societal move toward individual isolation and our natural longing for community. As mentioned below, I encourage you to watch Tuesday.… more »
10/31/06
Framework for Neighborhood Change, Pt 3
Presented by Fall Creek Consultants at the Oct 28 Neighborhood Summit:
Principles for Creating Neighborhoods of Choice through Revitalization
A neighborhood is defined primarily by those who live there. This definition is fluid and varies b… more »
10/30/06
Framework for Neighborhood Change, Pt 2
Presented by Fall Creek Consultants at the Oct 28 Neighborhood Summit:
Healthy Neighborhood Outcomes
Outcomes are a way to describe how a neighborhood looks and behaves when it is healthy. Revitalization strategies that seek to create… more »
10/29/06
Framework for Neighborhood Change, Pt 1
Presented by Fall Creek Consultants at the Oct 28 Neighborhood Summit:
Characteristics of a Healthy Neighborhood
A place where it makes economic and emotional sense for people to invest their time, money, and energy, and,
A place where neig… more »
10/05/06
Sex Offender Ordinance Considered
Many cities have enacted ordinances that would ban registered sex offenders (RSOs) from living within a certain distance from schools, parks, and youth activity areas. The common distance is 1000 feet but some are less and some are more.
Counci… more »
09/25/06
Drop HOV Lanes for FAST Lanes?
The Council was asked by DART to make recommendations on DART's 2030 Plan. It was discussed at the last Work Session and approved at the Regular Meeting the next night. An amendment was proposed that would have removed support for HOV lanes, essentially… more »
09/17/06
Best Practices: Baltimore N'hood Investment Strategy
I don't mind being a pioneer and exploring new ground. In fact, I love it - seeing new sights, discovering new things. However, I don't like the idea of reinventing the wheel. Someone's been there, done that. Why repeat history?
Too many times… more »
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